Jai walked into Markaat's temple, his fists clenched in anger. The cold stone floor echoed with his heavy steps as he moved toward his statue and summons him by their secret words.

"Markaat, I've tried everything!" Jai said, his voice sharp. "Bani won't kill Veer! She's different now. There's something going on between them. I don't understand it."

Markaat said "You're too impatient, Jai. You don't see the bigger picture. Bani is tangled in her feelings for the Cheel prince. She's weak, confused, and it's perfect for us."

Jai frowned. "What do you mean?"

Markaat said "I have a plan. There's a creature-a powerful one. Naagcheel. She's half Naag and half Cheel. She's lived for centuries and hates Aadinaagin with a burning passion. If we use her, we can tear Bani apart. She'll think the Cheels are attacking the Naag Lok, and the Naags will believe it. They'll think Bani is the reason for all this chaos."

Jai's eyes widened as the pieces started to fall into place. "You want me to make her destroy Bani. Expose her as the one who married Veer. Make them think she betrayed her own people?"

Markaat replied "Exactly. Let the Naags see her as a traitor. Then she'll have no place with them. She'll be lost."

Jai grinned, his mind racing with the possibilities. "I'll do it. I'll make sure it works."

******

Later, Naagcheel stood in front of Jai.Her half face burnt.

"So, Jai, Markaat send you." she asked, her voice filled with suspicion.

Jai smiled, a hint of malice in his eyes. "Yess definitely .It is high time to get Bani in trouble."

Naagcheel looked at Jai for a moment, then nodded. "Fine. I'll do it."

With a wave of her hand, she commanded the army to follow her. The ground shook as the Cheels took to the skies, heading straight for the Naag Lok.She was given this army by Markaat to help him fight their common enemy Aadinaagin.

******

At the Naag Lok, Bani could feel the tension in the air. Her warriors were already fighting the Cheels who had appeared out of nowhere. She rushed to the battlefield, her heart pounding.

"Step aside, my warriors. I'll handle this," Bani said firmly, her voice full of authority.

She stepped into the middle of the fight, her eyes locking with Naagcheel, who had transformed into her hybrid form. The creature sneered at her, her teeth sharp as knives.

"You think you can stop me, Aadinaagin?" Naagcheel hissed.

Without a word, Bani launched herself at Naagcheel, her energy crackling in the air. But Naagcheel was fast, shifting between her forms in an instant. She was at two places at one time -part snake, part eagle-and every time Bani tried to strike, Naagcheel was gone.

Bani was growing frustrated. She needed to end this quickly. She released a blast of energy, but just as she was about to strike again, Naagcheel and her army of Cheels vanished, leaving only a scroll behind.

Bani picked it up, her hands trembling. The message on it made her blood run cold: "We will end Naag Lok once and for all."

Her heart raced as she crumpled the scroll in her hand. "This isn't over," she muttered, her fists tightening.

******

Jai appeared from the shadows, his smile smug. "Bani, it's over. You think you can still protect your people after what you've done? You married Veer, the Cheel prince. Do you really expect the Naags to trust you now?"

Bani's eyes flashed with anger. "Jai, apni bakwas band karo ! I've done what I needed to. I'm not betraying anyone. I'm doing what's best for all of us!"

Jai stepped closer, his voice dripping with mock sympathy. "Oh, Bani. You don't get it, do you? The Naags won't follow you now. You're with the enemy. You're just as much a traitor as the Cheels."

The Naags around her looked uneasy, whispering to each other. Jai's words were starting to take hold.

Bani took a deep breath, her voice steady but fierce. "I may have married Veer, but I'm still Aadinaagin. And I'll always protect my people, no matter what you think."

One of the Naag elders spoke up, his voice full of disappointment. "You've chosen the Cheels over us, Bani. You've turned your back on your own kind. You've lost your place here."

Bani's face hardened. "You can doubt me all you want. But I'll prove myself. I won't abandon you, no matter what happens."

Jai watched, his grin widening. "We'll see, Bani. We'll see who stays loyal in the end."

"Well Jai I know what a backstabbing Snake you are so don't play your act before me at least."said Bani as she turned away, her heart heavy with the weight of what had just happened.

But she refused to show weakness. She knew the battle for her people was far from over, and she would fight for them, even if no one believed in her anymore.It was responsibility given by Her Bholenath to her.

Her warriors followed her as they walked away, their faces grim but determined. Bani glanced over her shoulder, her eyes burning with resolve. "The Naag Lok may doubt me now, but I'll show them what true loyalty really means."

****

Bani walked into their room, exhaustion written all over her face. She was still feeling the weight of the day's events-Jai's manipulations, the battle, and her growing frustration with everything. As soon as the door closed behind her, she let out a long, deep breath, hoping to shake off the tension.

Veer, who had been sitting on the edge of the bed, looked up when she entered. His eyes immediately scanned her, noticing the cuts and bruises. Without a word, he stood up, crossing the room to her in two long strides.

"Bani," he said softly, his voice filled with concern. "You're hurt."

Bani didn't say anything, too tired to put up her usual guard. "It's nothing," she muttered, trying to brush past him, but Veer gently stopped her, his hand resting lightly on her shoulder.

"Let me help you," he said, his voice so gentle it almost felt like a reassurance.

She met his gaze, her heart tightening at the kindness in his eyes. The same man who had once been a mystery to her, now stood before her with nothing but concern. A part of her wanted to resist, to push him away, but another part, the part she had been hiding for so long, felt the undeniable pull toward him.

Bani sighed, her shoulders slumping in defeat. "Okay," she whispered, too tired to argue.

She sat on the edge of the bed, and Veer moved to the dresser to grab a first aid kit. He knelt in front of her, his gaze soft as he looked at her bruised arms and face. His fingers gently touched her arm as he cleaned the small cuts with a cloth, the care in his touch making her feel both vulnerable and safe at the same time.

"I don't know why I keep getting into these situations," Bani muttered, her frustration bubbling to the surface. She ran a hand through her damp hair, her voice laced with irritation. "We had an attack from cheels and a weird creature today the same cheels that attacked us that day.But Jai framed me by telling them about our marriage, Veer. He's making it seem like I'm betraying Naag Lok... that I'm putting everything at risk as I married you.They think I have sided with cheels now. "

Veer's hands stilled for a moment as he looked up at her. There was an intensity in his eyes, but it was filled with something she hadn't expected-understanding.

"Sweetheart," he began, his voice low, comforting. "You're not betraying anyone. You're doing what you believe is right. "

Bani heavy with emotions replied "But it's not just Jai... it's everyone else too. They don't understand why I'm doing this... why I'm making these choices."

Veer gently brushed some hair from her face, his touch warm against her skin. "People don't always understand, Bani. And sometimes, they won't. But that doesn't change the fact that you're doing what you feel is best, for yourself, for Naag Lok. That's what matters. And I'll stand by you, no matter what."

Bani had never expected to hear those words from him-not from the man who was supposed to be her enemy. Yet, here he was, offering her unwavering support.

"I just want to protect Naag Lok," she whispered, her voice breaking slightly. "But it feels like everything is falling apart. Jai's actions, the way people are turning against me... it's too much."

Veer finished tending to her wound and looked up at her, his gaze filled with warmth and strength. "I know it's hard. But you're stronger than you realize, Bani. You've been carrying this weight for so long, and you're doing it alone. You don't have to anymore. I'm here for you. Whatever you need, whenever you need it."

Bani felt a lump form in her throat. His words were a balm to her bruised soul, and for the first time in a long time, she allowed herself to let go. She didn't have to hide her emotions from him anymore.

She leaned back against the headboard, looking up at the ceiling, her mind racing with everything that had happened. After a long pause, she spoke again, her voice softer now. "I just... I just don't know how to make them see. How to make them understand."

Veer sat beside her on the bed, his hand reaching out to gently rest on her shoulder. His presence was grounding, soothing. "You don't have to explain yourself to anyone, Bani. You know what's right, and that's all that matters. The rest will follow. And no matter what happens, I'll be by your side. You're not alone in this."

She looked at him then, her heart swelling with emotions she wasn't ready to confront just yet. His eyes held hers, and in that moment, there was a silent understanding between them-a promise, unspoken, yet loud in its clarity.

Bani gave him a small, tired smile. "Thank you, Veer," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I don't know what I would do without you."

Veer's lips twitched, his gaze softening. "You don't have to worry about that. I'm not going anywhere."

Their eyes locked, and the moment stretched on, heavy with everything they hadn't yet said. But in that silence, in the way their hearts seemed to beat in time with one another, Bani knew she wasn't alone-not now, not anymore.

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